# Taylor Swift and Hollywood Stars Attend 2026 Academy Museum Gala

> Taylor Swift, Jacob Elordi, and Teyana Taylor grace 2026 Academy Museum Gala with $14m raised for exhibitions.
- Title: Taylor Swift and Hollywood Stars Attend 2026 Academy Museum…
- Summary: Taylor Swift, Jacob Elordi, and Teyana Taylor grace 2026 Academy Museum Gala with $14m raised for exhibitions. Taylor Swift performed at the 2026 Academy…
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- Source: Vanity Fair — https://vanityfair.com/photos/academy-museum-gala-2026-exclusive-photos
- Author: Vanity Fair
- Published: 2026-10-18T16:01:43.944+00:00
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- Topics: academy museum, taylor swift, jacob elordi, teyana taylor, oscar, gala, 2026, museum, exhibitions, public programming, los angeles
## Academy Museum Gala
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures held its sixth annual gala, raising over $14 million for exhibitions, education, and public programming.
## Co-Chairs and Guests
Tom Ford, Robert Rodriguez, Steven Spielberg, and Kate Capshaw co-chaired the event, with notable attendees including A$AP Rocky, Demi Moore, and Teyana Taylor.
## Jamie Lee Curtis Speech
Oscar-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis spoke about the horror genre’s impact and highlighted the museum’s new exhibition, The Horror Show.
## Luminary Award
Robert Rodriguez presented legendary filmmaker John Carpenter with the Luminary Award, followed by Sigourney Weaver presenting Charlize Theron with the Icon Award.
## Taylor Swift Performance
Taylor Swift performed an intimate set, including the first live rendition of 'The Fate of Ophelia,' closing the evening.
## Guest List Highlights
Guests included Hunter Schafer, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Kim Kardashian, and more Hollywood figures.
## Event Outcome
The gala raised $14 million for the museum’s exhibitions, education, and public programming in Los Angeles.
## Key takeaway

Taylor Swift performed at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala, raising $14 million for exhibitions and public programs.